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違

違 — difference, differ

Learn the correct stroke order for 違 (difference), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)イi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ちが.うchigau、ちが.いchigai、ちが.えるchigaeru、-ちが.えるchigaeru、たが.うtagau、たが.えるtagaeru
Strokes13
Radical辵
Frequency#344
Meaningsdifference, differ

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

違いちがいdifference; distinction; discrepancynoun
違うちがうto differ (from); to be different; to be distinctverb
違憲いけんunconstitutionalitynoun
違反いはんviolation; offense; offencenoun
違法いほうillegal; illicit; unlawfulna-adjective
相違そういdifference; discrepancy; variationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 違 (difference) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 違 is #344, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

違いちがい — difference; distinction; discrepancy
違うちがう — to differ (from); to be different; to be distinct
違憲いけん — unconstitutionality

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 違 have?

The kanji 違 (difference) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 違?

違 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 違 mean?

違 means: difference, differ. On'yomi readings: イ. Kun'yomi readings: ちが.う, ちが.い, ちが.える, -ちが.える, たが.う, たが.える.

What JLPT level is 違?

違 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.